Bolton Council has a duty to provide free schools meals, which comply with national nutritional standards, to eligible pupils.
Eligible children are normally children who attend full time school and are aged between 3 and 16.
Eligibility
You can get free school meals if your family receives one of the following:
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Child Tax Credit only with an annual income of less then £16,190
- Pension Credit - Guranteed Credit
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Nursery children must attend a state nursery and be receiving attending all day free education. For more information or to find out if your child qualifies contact us on 01204 331590.
Children aged 16 to 19 attending a maintained 6th form attached to a secondary school are eligible for a free school meal. Maintained 6th forms are:
- Westhoughton
- Kearsley Academy
- Turton
- Thornleigh
- Canon Slade
- Firwood and Runworth
- Rivington and Blackrod
- St Catherines Academy
How do I apply?
You do not need to make a separate claim for a free school meals if you are already in receipt or have applied for Housing or Council Tax Benefit. We will use the information and evidence you have already provided to confirm your entitlement to free school meals.
You need to provide an up to date document showing that you are getting one of the above benefits or support. If you do not have any proof please contact us for advice.